In an exciting fight between Erislandy Lara (25-3-2, 14 KO's) and Jarrett Hurd (22-0-0, 15 KO's) a new unified champion has been crowned. Jarrett Hurd edges the very slick and game Erislandy Lara via split decision from the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The return of pound-for-pound superstar and former two-division champion Terence “Bud” Crawford (32-0, 23 KOs)has been pushed back to June 9. The Nebraska native was set to make his welterweight debut against Australia’s Jeff Horn (18-0-1, 12 KOs) on April 14. An injury to Crawford’s right hand has postponed the bout. Along with the date of the fight being changed, the location has changed as well. Horn-Crawford will now be held at the MGM Grand instead of the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas.

The most significant fight of the year has come upon its first roadblock. It was reported today by multiple sources that Mexico’s most prominent superstar Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has tested positive for the banned substance, clenbuterol

Four-division champion Adrien Broner will battle former welterweight world champion Jessie Vargas in the 12-round main event of a SHOWTIME triple header on Saturday, April 21 in an event presented by Premier Boxing Champions from Barclays Center, the home of BROOKLYN BOXING™.